Costa Rica Home For Sale By Owner - Fully furnished Esparza home for sale with car US$400,000

Scott Oliver - March 2010

Built in 1995 this cement block, three bedroom bungalow styled home for sale by owner has a fieldstone finish on the exterior and is located in San Juan Grande, Esparza, which is approximately two miles east of Esparza, and 1/2 mile south of the Pan American Highway to Liberia and San Jose which are both approximately 90 minutes to 2 hours away.

We are close to beaches but far enough away from major tourist centers to avoid the crime. We enjoy country privacy with city conveniences. Esparza is a city with all amenities. Good restaurants, clothing, grocery and hardware stores. The sea ports of Caldera and Puntarenas are 15 minutes away.

1. House construction: 3,150 sq ft (293M2)
2. The land measures 5,580M2 or 60,040 Ft2 (1.38 acres)
3. The living room is 25' x 22'
4. Great Room 25'-4"x 21'-8"
5. Kitchen 12' x 13'
6. Laundry room 11 x 12' and includes electric washer and drier
7. Master bedroom measures: 19' x 15'
8. Guest room #1 measures: 11'-6"x 18'
9. Guest room #2 measures: 18'-6"x 10'
10. Garage construction size: 24' x 33' (768 Sq Ft)
11. Bodega construction Size: 18' x 15' (270 Sq Ft)
12. Rancho construction Size: 37' x 19' (703 Sq Ft)
13. Swimming pool is 13 x 26 Ft with a 1 yard apron around the perimeter.

Yearly property taxes are only US$325.

Total Construction = Approximately 4,891 square feet.

Yearly property taxes are only US$325. Electricity is normally around $100 per month, with garbage pick up $4 per month and water about $12 per month.

Our maintenance and gardener man, occupies our house in our absence. He is a qualified electrician, completely trustworthy and maintains the very large yard, and maintains all electrical, water, sewer, and trees etc."

He is currently under contract and would consider staying with the new owners. (We highly recommend him and his family.)

Overall property features:

• The house sits on a hilltop looking down on the park like front yard, and the very private rear area contains the Rancho, swimming pool, garage, & bodega (storage room)
• On National Electrical system grid
• On Municipal water system (Water is potable)
• Paved road at main entrance
• 3 meter high block wall on property frontage
• Water well that may be used to water landscape
• Pressure pump and cistern for domestic water system
• Separate septic systems for House and Rancho
• Weekly garbage pickup at the front gate.
• Yard has orange, mango, manga, banana, lemon, plantain and cashew trees.
• Security lighting (on photocells) yard and house
• Security bars on all doors and windows
• Roofed, double gate at entry, with large cement and rock faced gateposts
• Perimeter fencing
• Two Costa Rica registered companies.
• One owns the house with "cédulas hipotecarias"
• The other owns the car (Cédulas hipotecarias are registered title instruments, that ensure the holder is the only one able to sell the property) The original document MUST be presented, to register a sale.
• A reminder that all things present can be included, with the exception of the gardener's tools and our personal possessions. Ask if in doubt.
• Be sure to ask about things you want included and remember to include them in your offer.

House construction: 3,150 sq ft (293M2)

Property Description:

New roof in 2006. Total air conditioning, with remote control for each area. (New in 2006). Walk-in closet and en suite, in master bedroom with large closets in all bedrooms. There is a separate Laundry room, 2 bathrooms (Hot showers in both), Clothes washer & drier (electric), refrigerator (electric), freezer 6 Cu Ft (New in Oct/08), stove, Ceran top (glass) electric and dishwasher.

On demand electric hot water heater for kitchen. Microwave/Convection oven combination. Fully furnished with top of the line furniture pots/pans/silverware and appliances with various native pottery, figurines, wall hangings, pictures, end tables.

High quality lighting fixtures. Remote control (lighted) ceiling fans in great room and all bedrooms. Security bars on all doors and windows (All 3 doors are screened) and the entire perimeter has been sealed with silicone caulking to reduce insect entry.

The land measures 5,580M2 or 60,040 Ft2 (1.38 acres)

There are two telephone lines (in the company name) w/2 cell phones pending, satellite TV is available and so is High Speed Internet.

Indoor items included:

1. Linen for 3 bedrooms
2. Towels - enough for 2 bathrooms and pool activity.
3. Tea cloths etc for kitchen
4. Quality silverware
5. Quality pots, pans and smaller appliances
6. Hand made end tables (3) (local artist)
7. Various accent tables
8. Native pottery items, numerous
9. Native figurines, numerous
10. Native hand made ox cart replica
11. Various lamps (Bedside and others)
12. Entertainment center w/32"TV and DVD player, both w/remote control, and CD recorder to burn CD's w/AM/FM/Cassette/remote control
13. Desk phone and 2 cordless phones 5.8 GHz
14. Computer desk w/printer
15. Office filing cabinet
16. Vacuum cleaner
17. Step stool
18. Large vases (3) Local artists
19. All window treatments
20. Set of 4 wooden TV trays w/stand
21. Portable wardrobe
22. Various stools
23. Various office equipment and supplies and more...

Costa Rica Home For Sale By Owner

Car Features:

2002 Hyundai Santa Fe GL model which uses no oil (Carfax report available) Automatic with select shift for hilly driving. Seats 5 people comfortably with lots of room for luggage and handles very nicely on Costa Rica's famous pothole roads. The car is owned by the second company, and you are therefore protected from personal lawsuits.

The property has been constantly upgraded and has been maintained to a high standard. High speed internet is available as are phone lines, there is good cellphone reception and satellite TV is available.

We are close to St Patricks' school if the kids require English language schooling.

Outdoor items included:

• Rustic bench and table on front verandah. (local artist)
• Table and 4 chairs on rear verandah
• Rocking chairs on rear verandah (4)
• Deck lounges for pool deck (4)
• Lawn chairs (2)
• Deep fryer for frying turkey or...
• Metal detector with optional gold detector head
• Various cans of paint etc.
• Step ladders 1 x 12 Ft & 1 x 5 Ft
• Pool tools -- vacuum, vacuum broom, broom, skimmer net, telescopic handle for tools, bulk supply of chlorine and test equipment etc.
• Garden hoses (2 x 50 Ft)
• Sprinkler heads (3)
• Tool box and basic tools

Sunset from the patio...

The Canadian owners have enjoyed a great life in this home but due to health concerns are motivated to sell and may consider owner financing for qualified buyers and/or a swap and cash deal for an acreage in Southwest Alberta or lower mainland in B.C.

The owners will consider selling unfurnished, but encourage you to take advantage of their expertise in buying furniture and appliances in Costa Rica.

If you have a serious interest in buying this Costa Rica Home For Sale in Esparza for US$400,000 and would like more information, please contact the owners Bob & Ingrid directly in English, Spanish or German by telephone on 506-2635-1333 or 506-8913-9333 or, our Our MagicJack number (Arizona area code) which is 520-413-8147 or email Bob & Ingrid here.

If you have a quality property for sale in Costa Rica, please see Sell Your Own Home, Condo, Apartment or Land in Costa Rica.

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